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The Rivals of Copper County by May Archer
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I'm going to rate this 4.5 stars just because nothing can top The Pretenders of Copper County for me.
The Rivals of Copper County is the second book in the newest small-town romance series by the author, and it's just as fun and entertaining as ever.
Jesper and Watt's second-chance, friends-with-benefits story absolutely stole my heart, and I enjoyed every moment of reading about them. Usually, I am not the biggest fan of second chance romances, but as they were still teenagers when they first drifted apart, it truly felt like a new beginning when they reunited 20 years later.
Watt is a Coppeetian for life with his own orchard, a son he's raising, and a life his content with. Up until his teenage crush, who left without a word 20 years ago, returns to Copper County. Watt's life turns upside down, and his feelings come rushing back for the man.
Jesper returns to the town after an awful divorce to take care of the house he inherited and to reconcile with his former best friend.
Their reconnection is intense and awkward and petty and exciting and confusing. The author managed to capture the jumble of emotions the two men feel when they finally have a chance to lay the past to rest and start something new. Their silly bets and dares pick up from when they left them at seventeen years old, and the sparks are flying everywhere.
They share many sweet, nostalgic, and new moments together while coaching the high-school hockey team together and clearing out Jesper's house. It's heartwarming and sweet at the same time.
Obviously, the small-town vibes bring the laughter and the cute moments. The hockey team is precious, the small-town characters are priceless, and the friendships are pure and honest.
This was literally the perfect read for November.
The Rivals of Copper County is the second book in the newest small-town romance series by the author, and it's just as fun and entertaining as ever.
Jesper and Watt's second-chance, friends-with-benefits story absolutely stole my heart, and I enjoyed every moment of reading about them. Usually, I am not the biggest fan of second chance romances, but as they were still teenagers when they first drifted apart, it truly felt like a new beginning when they reunited 20 years later.
Watt is a Coppeetian for life with his own orchard, a son he's raising, and a life his content with. Up until his teenage crush, who left without a word 20 years ago, returns to Copper County. Watt's life turns upside down, and his feelings come rushing back for the man.
Jesper returns to the town after an awful divorce to take care of the house he inherited and to reconcile with his former best friend.
Their reconnection is intense and awkward and petty and exciting and confusing. The author managed to capture the jumble of emotions the two men feel when they finally have a chance to lay the past to rest and start something new. Their silly bets and dares pick up from when they left them at seventeen years old, and the sparks are flying everywhere.
They share many sweet, nostalgic, and new moments together while coaching the high-school hockey team together and clearing out Jesper's house. It's heartwarming and sweet at the same time.
Obviously, the small-town vibes bring the laughter and the cute moments. The hockey team is precious, the small-town characters are priceless, and the friendships are pure and honest.
This was literally the perfect read for November.